Vermont's law, which took effect in September 1995, required labeling of any dairy product that may contain milk from cows treated with the rBST hormone. Manufacturers had to conduct monthly retail inspections to ensure the "blue dot" labels were in place. (The packages themselves bear only a blue dot; in-store signs explain what the blue dot means.) With no authority to enforce the law, Vermont must now decide what to do next. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), GMA and NFPA had sought an injunction before the law went into effect, but were denied. The Appeals Court said the District Court had "abused its discretion" in denying the injunction. The Appeals Court also recognized the proven safety of products containing milk from rBST-treated cows. The FDA has specifically stated that rBST requires no additional labeling.
Vermont rBST labelling
Dairy packers won a major victory when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ordered the Vermont District Court to grant an industry-requested injunction against the state's mandatory rBST labeling statute.
Sep 30, 1996
Recommended
Recommended
Machinery Basics
Conveying Innovations Report
Editors report on distinguishing characteristics that define each new product and collected video demonstrating the equipment or materials as displayed at the show. This topical report, winnowed from nearly 300 PACK EXPO collective booth visits, represents a categorized, organized account of individual items that were selected based on whether they were deemed to be both new, and truly innovative, based on decades of combined editorial experience in experiencing and evaluating PACK EXPO products.
Take me there
Break out of the ordinary: see what’s new in packaging & processing!
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, you’ll see machinery in action and new tech from 2,300 suppliers, collaborate with experts and explore transformative solutions. Join us this September to experience a breakthrough in packaging and processing.
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE
